By Kevin Bethell
March 5 2003

Derby will be without midfielder Giorgi Kinkladze for Wednesday's game against Crystal Palace at Pride Park. Derby will be without midfielder Giorgi Kinkladze for Wednesday's game against Crystal Palace at Pride Park.

The Georgian playmaker picked up a back injury in Saturdays 1-1 draw with Leicester and will therefore sit out the Palace game.

Kinkladze's absence could well open the door for Nick Chadwick, on loan from Everton to make his full debut.

The Rams will also be without Warren Barton (banned) and Andy Oakes (illness) as they look for the victory which would just about secure their Division 1 status for next season.